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Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga is where paths cross and people meet. The vibrant regional city in the beautiful Riverina is on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. Discover the delicious food and wine scene, wonderful galleries, tranquil riverbank walks, gorgeous gardens and parks, and fascinating heritage.

A short drive from the city centre are award-winning boutique wineries, such as Borambola, Eunonyhareenyha and Cottontails, which has a restaurant. In the city, you’ll find a tasty range of restaurants, cafes and bars, as well as charming country pubs and Thirsty Crow, a microbrewery.

With accommodation options to suit various budgets, NSW’s biggest inland city is a great base for exploring the Riverina and an ideal meeting place. There are plenty of things to do in and around Wagga Wagga, which is 4h 45min drive from Melbourne and Sydney and 2h 40min from Canberra.

Lake Albert, on the southern end of town, is great for boating, fishing and other activities. A 5.5km track for walking and cycling circles the waterway. Northwest of the here is the Pomingalarna Reserve, where there’s a 13km mountain bike course. The reserve is on the Wiradjuri track.

With four distinct seasons, Wagga Wagga is captivating throughout the year. Check out the events calendar for exhibitions, performances, produce and craft markets, and festivals. The Gears and Beers Festival in October is a celebration of cycling combined with a craft beer and cider festival.

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Fly into Wagga Wagga Airport

Wagga Wagga Airport is 11km from Wagga Wagga’s town centre. Make the short trip into the city using the taxi services at the terminal or ride-sharing Uber. Alternatively, rent a car from the hire services available at the airport and explore the region at your own pace.

Choose from around 120 flights to and from Sydney and Melbourne each week. QantasLink operates daily direct flights to Sydney, and Regional Express operates daily flights to and from Sydney and Melbourne. For other major Australian cities, connect via Sydney or Melbourne for travel to Wagga Wagga.